Events & News (02/03/24)
Sorrow carves room for joy
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Join poet Gloria Heffernan for a sacred journey
WHAT: An evening of reading and writing about place, featuring poet Gloria Heffernan
WHEN: February 12, 6-7:30PM CT (7-8:30PM ET, 5-7:30PM MT, 4-5:30PM PT)
WHERE: Zoom
MATERIALS NEEDED: A photo of a place that holds special significance for you, along with your favorite writing tool(s)
REGISTRATION: Free but required. Click this link.
CAN’T MAKE IT? Replay will be available!
Catch up! (event replays)
Deep Dive wrap-up with mystery guest (must be a Deep Diver to access)
Craft Chat
“Just do the next true thing.” I had a delightful conversation recently with
over at, which she published Friday as her monthly Artist Interview. A wide-ranging conversation on spirituality, writing, creating from our “true spot,” and more. Add your 2¢ in the comments!
Next week on The Raft . . .
Poetry Pick-Me-Up (Zoom, Thursday, 12-1PM Central). A casual weekly gathering for poetry-sharing, celebration, and discussion. Hop on the Zoom at this link. Bring a poem you like to read to the group. Or, just come to listen to poems offered by other Rafters and to participate as you’re comfortable in our informal but wholehearted conversation. Can’t make it? Watch for the video replay in this newsletter!
Grateful, grateful!
My heartfelt thanks to these patrons for their recent gifts in support of The Raft: Kristabeth Atwood, Barbara Bisgrove, Vicki Capestany, Karen Kassinger, Amy Reaney, Julie Roehm, Susan Shapiro, Rose Yu, and luvtwo.
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The Saturday Spark
Tell us: How does deep sorrow create more room in you for joy?
Whew! That's all for now. Stay well. Stay witty. Stay tuned into your true spot and create from your radiant, beautiful self.
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Always seems we grow , learn & rise up dealing with times of sorrow/pain. I guess it’s true “the crack is where the light gets in”. Our hearts crack open & out of the resulting vulnerability our empathy grows. And the times of peaceful blessing are all the more appreciated & enjoyed. Gratitude grows.